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COLOMBO (News 1st); Rochelle Abeygunawardena, daughter of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena, was handed over to the Panadura Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit this morning (30) through legal representation.
She is the prime suspect in an ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal importation and assembly of a luxury Jeep vehicle.
The case has already seen the arrest of the son of Member of Parliament Jagath Withana, who was allegedly involved in purchasing and possessing the vehicle. He was later released on bail after being remanded.
Meanwhile, Rochelle Abeygunawardena’s husband remains in remand custody in connection with the same case, as investigations continue to uncover the full extent of the operation.